Definitions

1. noun

a tendency to get pleasure from one’s own pain or suffering, often in a psychological or emotional sense

“Her masochism led her to continue the abusive relationship.”

2. noun

a condition in which a person derives pleasure from their own suffering or humiliation

“The doctor diagnosed him with clinical masochism, which required therapy to overcome.”

3. noun

a type of sexual behavior in which a person derives pleasure from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation

“The masochism in the BDSM community involves carefully negotiated and consensual activities.”

4. noun

a tendency to derive pleasure from one’s own failure or rejection

“His masochism led him to take on a challenging project that he knew he would likely fail at.”